Throughout my career I have always focused on outcomes that make a difference for the people of King County: public safety, housing and transportation. We deserve to feel and be safe in our communities – which is why I have delivered public safety solutions from support for law enforcement to crime prevention, and behavioral health responses. Our communities are growing increasingly expensive – which is why I fight for expanded access to affordable housing and convenient, sustainable transportation options.
I’m excited for the opportunity to bring my experience, perseverance and proven record to the office of County Executive.
Organizing works — and Friday night’s Young Democrats of Washington Convention Kickoff was a testament to what we can achieve together!
There was so much celebrated, and a few shoutouts to echo. Congrats to:
- Young Dems of WA’s new president Austin Christoffersen on a great ...event
- KCYD’s chair Rohana Joshi on her first race for Carnation City Council
- To WA Dems Chair Shasti Conrad for being voted DNC Vice Chair
To the Young Democrats of WA: your energy and leadership show that the future of our party is bright — thank you for all you do to mobilize and educate young voters across the state to keep us moving forward!
Today, we honor Juneteenth—a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates Black freedom, resilience, and joy.
I’m proud that in 2020, we made Juneteenth a recognized holiday in King County—a long-overdue step in acknowledging our history and the ongoing work ...of racial justice.
I’m reflecting today about what Juneteenth represents: both the delayed promise of freedom, and the power of truth, community, and persistence. There’s still so much work to do, and I’m committed to doing it—with humility, and in partnership.
I'm proud to share a new sole endorsement! Thank you IBEW 77 for believing in my campaign and offering your sole endorsement in the race for King County Executive.
For 125 years, IBEW 77 has been a powerful force for worker rights, safety, and wellbeing in the electrical industry, ...supporting the backbone of our infrastructure. I’m proud to work and stand with you, as we together build a more connected and sustainable region.
This weekend, I joined tens of thousands of protestors across King County to send a message that we are standing up and fighting back.
The actions of this administration - from attacks on our LGBTQ+ neighbors to escalating ICE raids targeting peaceful, law-abiding people – are wrong, ...harmful, and completely out of step with the values of our County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We should be working to keep people safe, not ripping families apart, not slashing life-saving funds, not rolling back our rights.
At moments like this, I am grateful to community members who are exercising their right to protest and speak out. Your voices are essential, and it is our duty as public officials to ensure your rights are protected. Protestors must be able to assemble and speak out without fear of violence or intimidation.
I am committed to doing everything in my power to ensure that law enforcement is focused on de-escalation, protection, and upholding constitutional rights, and I will continue to work closely with community partners to ensure they have the resources and support they need to protect vulnerable communities.
As we head into this new week, we must remain vigilant, especially when it comes to protecting our immigrant neighbors. If you are looking for resources or ways to help, here are some trusted organizations:
Know Your Rights / Educate Others About Their Rights:
- ACLU of Washington: https://www.aclu-wa.org/know-your-rights
- NW Immigrant Rights Project: https://www.nwirp.org/resources/
Report ICE Activity / Request Help:
- WAISN Rapid Response Hotline: 1-844-RAID-REP (1-844-724-3737)
Our community is strongest when we stand together for human rights, dignity, and justice. I remain committed to that work every day.
In solidarity,
Claudia
"There is no stronger voice for transit service, and the safety of transit riders and operators, than Claudia Balducci. Claudia has done more to advocate for and expand light rail than any other elected official in our region, and as Executive she will build on this outstanding record of ...leadership."
- Kirk Hovenkotter, Transportation for Washington
As a life-long transit rider and long-time transportation champion, it’s a true honor to be solely endorsed by Transportation for Washington. As County Executive, I’ll keep moving full steam ahead on our vision of expanding light rail, increasing bus service, and prioritizing transit and road safety.
Today on #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay, we must reaffirm our commitment to the essential work of gun violence prevention. Lives are at stake. We must act together, with urgency to remove guns from our streets, promote activities and organizations working in our communities to give people hope, ...and prevent gun violence before it happens.
I’m excited to announce new endorsements from Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion, King County Young Democrats, 30th District Democrats, 45th District Democrats, and 47th District Democrats. I’m so honored to receive this support, now with the most democratic organization endorsements in ...this race.
In my 22 years as an elected leader, I’ve always fought to defend Democratic values. These organizations stepping up to support me is a reflection of my long track record of results for people in King County - and I’m ready to keep going, to fight for our rights and real progress as County Executive.
Balducci Calls on John Arthur Wilson to End Campaign For Executive and Resign as County Assessor
Urges all candidates in County Executive Race to join the call
https://publicola.com/2025/05/29/new-stalking-allegations-against-king-county-assessor-county-executive-candidate-wilson/
